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Skin Disorders |
This is a reaction in the skin involving small, red swellings called wheals.
Hives occur when the body's immune system reacts to an outside stimulus, such as an allergen, in an inappropriate manner, releasing IgE antibodies that trigger a "complement cascade" of histamine. The histamine results in the red lesions of hives that we see.
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Skin Disorders Related Topics |
Skin Inflammation - Skin Disorders
Psoriasis, Scaly Skin, Patchy Inflammation, Discoid Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis or Pustular Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by sudden or gradual development of reddened, thick,.. |
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